Lin Xuan's steps were heavy as he made his way down the rugged mountain path. The once-clear sky began to shift ominously, dark clouds rolling in from the horizon, swallowing the sunlight and casting a long, eerie shadow over the landscape. The serene tranquility of the mountain, which had greeted him earlier, now seemed to be gripped by an unsettling tension.
Lin Xuan, his eyes covered by the blindfold he wore as a mark of his cultivation discipline, could still sense the shift in the atmosphere. The air grew colder, and the gentle breeze transformed into a chilling gust that whispered unsettling secrets. Every step he took seemed to echo with a foreboding rhythm, resonating with the deepening unease that gripped his heart.
He stopped momentarily, placing a hand on the cold, rough surface of a nearby rock, steadying himself. The mountain path, usually his sanctuary, felt alien and threatening. He could feel the energy of the earth beneath him pulsating with an unusual intensity, as if warning him of an impending danger. Lin Xuan's senses were heightened, a primal instinct alerting him to something significant about to unfold.
In the distance, the clouds above the house he had left seemed to swirl in a chaotic dance. It was as though the heavens themselves were in turmoil, reflecting the disturbance within the world. Lightning flashed sporadically through the darkening sky, casting fleeting illuminations that revealed distorted shadows of the mountains and the house below. The thunder that followed was not just a rumble but a deep, resonant growl that seemed to echo through the very core of the earth.
The unease Lin Xuan felt was more than just the weather; it was a profound sense of dread.
"what the hell is this " huh??
wait
Inside the house, a sudden and palpable shift in the atmosphere had the old man and the guards on high alert. The once-clear skies outside darkened rapidly, and the air grew heavy with an oppressive energy. The old man, whose senses were finely tuned to such disturbances, immediately recognized the gravity of the situation.
"Be careful! Take the princesses and evacuate immediately!" the old man commanded, his voice edged with urgency and authority.
The guards, their faces pale and eyes wide with fear, hesitated momentarily. "What's happening, Grandfather?" one of the princesses asked, her voice trembling.
"Move now! There's no time to explain!" the old man shouted, his tone brooking no argument. The urgency in his voice sent a wave of panic through the guards. Their training faltered under the weight of the impending crisis. Despite their considerable experience, their bodies betrayed them, and one by one, they fell to the ground, unconscious. Even the seasoned advisor, with his formidable cultivation base, was not immune to the overwhelming force that surged through the house. He, too, slumped to the floor, shaking uncontrollably.
As the red and black aura erupted violently into the air, the entire house seemed to convulse. The roof, unable to withstand the intense energy, was torn apart with a thunderous roar. Splintered beams and debris rained down, the house itself seeming to disintegrate under the weight of the cosmic disturbance.
Amid the chaos, Luo Kang, the most resilient of the guards, managed to keep his composure. With quick reflexes, he seized the two princesses, one under each arm, and leaped out of the crumbling structure. The force of his leap propelled them to safety just as a powerful gravitational force descended, pulling everything towards the earth with terrifying might.
The old man, left behind, was bathed in an intense green and white light, his aura shimmering with immense power. He raised his hands towards the sky, chanting an ancient incantation in a voice that resonated with authority and desperation." By the ancient bloodline of my ancestors, by the balance of heaven and earth, and through the forces of Yin and Yang, I call upon the power of his name"
the old man chanted hooooooo "RESONARA" the old mans shout filled the sky as his aura blasted outwards
he celestial energies responded to his call, and the old man's aura flared brightly. A formidable barrier of energy surged around him, pushing back against the overwhelming force descending from the sky. His body glowed with a fierce determination, the light bending the very air around him. The intense gravity seemed to waver as his power clashed with the cosmic forces.
"Quickly, go!" he shouted with a voice that carried both the weight of authority and a poignant plea. The raw energy of the storm intensified, threatening to overwhelm him, but he remained steadfast, using every ounce of his strength to hold the line and protect the remaining occupants.
Luo Kang, with the princesses secured, continued to move swiftly, his heart pounding as he raced to safety. The old man's sacrifice was not in vain; he bought precious moments for them to escape the impending doom.
As the house finally gave way completely, engulfed in the chaotic maelstrom, the old man's silhouette could still be seen through the storm. His resolve remained unshaken, a beacon of resistance in the face of overwhelming darkness.
In the distance, the dark clouds continued to churn ominously, a testament to the immense forces at play. The princesses clung to Luo Kang, their expressions a mix of fear and awe, knowing that the events unfolding were only the beginning of a far greater struggle.